Horror
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the nature of Horror, including both its existence in real life, and as ...
Modal Realism
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle the unintuitive and nuanced idea of Modal Realism and possible worlds. St...
Attention
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Attention, its relationship to consciousness, and our interpretation of ...
James Geary: Aphorisms
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, author James Geary dives into the philosophy of aphorisms with us in preparation fo...
Dr. Wind Goodfriend: Cults
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, special guest Dr. Wind Goodfriend helps us discuss the philosophy and psychology of...
Fear!
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we contrast the ideas of Fear and anxiety, looking at philosophical as well as phys...
Society
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we parse apart Society, including pithy discussions of culture, language versus com...
John Searle
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the life and work of John Searle, visiting his philosophies of mind, lan...
Brute Facts
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Brute Facts: concepts that defy explanation in causal terms.
Bruce Schneier: Rewiring Democracy
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sander's upcoming book, Rewiring Democrac...
Antinomy
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we ask some difficult questions about Antinomy: when a concept has multiple logical...
Substantivalism
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we present the cases for Substantivalism and Relationalism as we discuss space and ...
Ableism
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we wrestle with the discriminatory notion of Ableism.
Friluftsliv
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the phenomenological, ontological, and ethical aspects of the Norwegian ...
Tarab
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the idea of Tarab from the Arabic world: an enchantment with music and i...
Yugen
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the Japanese notion of Yugen, drawing on metaphorical and personal examp...
Ubuntu
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Ubuntu: a concept from southern Africa regarding the relationality and c...
A Treatise on Challenges from Nature to Anthropocentric Ontology
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the duo switches seats, as Norm interviews Joel about his newly released book, "A T...
Ontological Closure
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve headlong into the end of being, interweaving established philosophical pos...
Alasdair MacIntyre
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the nuance of Alasdair MacIntyre's philosophical musings, particularly o...
Space Exploration
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the history, impetus, and consequences of Space Exploration.
Pets!
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss our reasoning for, and relationship with, our lovable Pets.
Identity
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the multifaceted notions of Identity.
Hypnocracy
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the philosophical performance experiment of Andrea Colamedici's AI-writt...
Surprise Round #5
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments: Norm's: The Finely W...
Surprise Round #4
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments: Norm's: Hedonine and...
Surprise Round #3
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments: Norm's: The Language...
Surprise Round #2
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments: Norm's: Eternal Recu...
Surprise Round #1
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we surprise each other with philosophical thought experiments: Norm's: The Experie...
Thought Experiments
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we lay the groundwork for a series of shows focusing on philosophical Thought Exper...
Compliance
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss some technical and definitional aspects of Compliance, including concept...
Dr. Michael Passmore
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Passmore about consciousness, biological bases of behavior,...
Schwarzschild Cosmology
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we try to wrap our minds around recent scientific and ancient philosophical questio...
Wetware
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the interfacing of biological and traditional computing systems.
Entitativity
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the definition, perception, influence, and malleable characteristics of ...
Poetry
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we wrestle with form, content, expression, truth, and the abstract nature of Poetry...
Hatred
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the biopsychosocial facets of Hatred, contextualized by historical ph...
Metaphors
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we "dive in" to the concept of Metaphors and how they interact with our language, c...
Return Environments
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the numerous antecedents, facets, and consequences of immediate and dela...
Medical Assistance in Dying
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a hard look at the difficult considerations involved in physiological and p...
Longtermism
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we wrestle with the theoretical and practical considerations of thinking about futu...
Mirror-Souls
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine Mirror-Souls: the concept that a perfect counterpart for us exists in th...
Human Potential
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the multifaceted and paradoxical implications of defining Human Potentia...
Brian Hite
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Brian Hite discusses his background as a stuntman and academic, providing a phi...
Mike Oppenheim
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Mike Oppenheim, an author, filmmaker, musician, and much more, as well...
Self-Regard
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine a constellation of abstractions related to the healthy and unhealthy, in...
Anniversaries
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the meaning we give to events and their temporal markers from objective ...
Brain Organoids
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go through the process of examining the many extant and potential benefits, pitf...
Organic Robotics*
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at biobots, anthrobots, xenobots, and many of their accompanying philosophi...
AI Sentience
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the concept of AI Sentience by looking at various models, their limitati...
Personal Eschatology
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine death and conceptions of the afterlife in light of scientific, philosoph...
Metaphysical Eschatology
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a big-picture approach to discussing the study of "last things."
Groups
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle the idea of what constitutes, coheres, and paradoxically defines a Group....
International Podcast Day Update!
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An appreciative update for the audience :)
Choice
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we attempt to parse apart the calculus of individual and group Choice dynamics.
Addiction
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dissect the complex notion of Addiction and highlight the convoluted issues asso...
Generosity
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we use in-depth thought experiments to discuss the conceptual history and contextua...
Charity
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we weave together various philosophical views of Charity with previous discussions ...
Prioritarianism
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hash out the thorny issues associated with applying aggregate policy to solve so...
Absurdism
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we contrast Absurdism with other philosophical paradigms and integrate diverse conc...
Entertainment Consumption
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we build upon the previous episode's overview and examine more nuanced aspects of E...
Entertainment
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chip away at the definitional groundwork of the psychophysiological, moral/ethic...
Personhood
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we scrutinize the concept of Personhood and the criteria used to define and ascribe...
Mereology
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we walk through the complexity of both abstract and grounded part-whole relationshi...
Causality
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we weave connections between metaphysical and down-to-earth topics related to how w...
Postmodernism
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we critically examine the philosophical paradigm of Postmodernism.
Jordan Miller
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Jordan Miller about Blockchain, AI, and his Satori project.
Tribalism
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the messy, misapplied, and contradictive nature of Tribalism.
Daniel Dennett
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reflect on Daniel Dennett: his life, outlook, and philosophical ideations.
Commitment
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delineate Commitment as a concept and explore ontological and ethical paradigmat...
Work.
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the life-encompassing yet nuanced concept of Work.
Shadow
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Shadow from the view of physics, mythology, psychology, and cultural tra...
Locality
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Substantivalism and Relationalism, as well as human ontological aspects ...
The Case Against Reality
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the intriguing ideas of Donald Hoffman from his book, "The Case Against ...
Death Makes Life Possible
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine a few brief scenes from the titular documentary and discuss metaphysical...
Fisher's Narrative Paradigm
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how humans communicate and the relationship between rationality and stor...
American Transcendentalism
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the roots and concepts of America's original contribution to philosophy....
The Future
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of time by examining the most inaccessible aspect of it ...
The Present Moment
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the ontological impact of The Present, followed by an abstract discus...
The Past
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine The Past from the metaphysical and ontological level with forays into th...
Competition
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the idea of Competition and debate with the modern paradigmatic concepti...
Rovelli's White Holes
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Carlo Rovelli's book, White Holes, as well as the abstract and humanisti...
Black Holes
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we allow our minds to be spaghettified by the concept of gravity being so strong no...
Hope.
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we distinguish Hope from related concepts, confront positive bias, and think about ...
Nothing
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about Nothing... or attempt to, at least!
Nowhere
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we wrestle with the fluidic space-time concept of Nowhere.
Migration
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the biology of migration across organisms and segue into the sociopoliti...
Rousseau & Tocqueville
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we culminate our series looking at French Enlightenment philosophers by presenting ...
Montaigne vs Pascal
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we synthesize the ideas of two philosophers who at times appear to agree and at oth...
Blaise Pascal
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the short life but many works of Blaise Pascal.
Michel de Montaigne
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the life, context, and philosophy of Montaigne.
Kent Weishaus: Psychological Systems
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview author, professor, clinical social worker, and TV veteran Kent Wesihaus...
Cosmogony
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss both the myths and the science surrounding the origins of the universe, ...
Climate Baselines
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine how our perceptions of environmental stability and change influence us p...
Boltzmann Brains
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the mind-bending implications of Boltzmann Brains to the best of our abi...
Refocusing with Shemaiah Reed
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Shemaiah Reed about himself and what it means to Refocus.
Reboots
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we consider the entertainment industry practice of rebooting franchises and what it...
Institutional Foundations
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we concatenate our discussion of Nihilism with the examination of the philosophical...
Nihilism
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the philosophy of nothingness: what it means, its facets, and its lim...
Order
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chaotically attempt to elucidate order in its various forms and contexts.